Yasin Erkul is a practitioner, facilitator and faith-based consultant specialising in the experiences of Muslim boys, particularly the intersection of masculinity, identity, belonging, faith and mental health. He is the co-founder of The Hotspot, a Birmingham-based organisation that empowers young people mentally, physically and spiritually through education, mentoring and community programmes. An Aziz Foundation Scholar, Yasin holds a degree in Criminology and a Master’s degree in Youth Mental Health from the University of Birmingham. Throughout his work as a facilitator, Yasin has delivered workshops to more than 8,000 young people and practitioners, helping organisations respond to community tensions and build the confidence of frontline and outreach teams.